mastery
gb/mˈæstɚi/ us/mˈæstɚi/
B2
Angličtina
~ 7700
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B2
state
1
very great skill or expertise
Very great skill or very strong knowledge in one activity or subject.
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s mastery of [a skill/subject]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"mastery in"* a subject instead of the more natural *"mastery of"* a subject (e.g. use "mastery of mathematics," not "mastery in mathematics"). They may also confuse "mastery" with "masterpiece": a *masterpiece* is a great work of art, while *mastery* is the great skill used to create such work.
Synonyma
expertise (Stresses expert-level knowledge or skill, often in a professional area.)
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proficiency (Suggests a high, competent level of skill, not always the very top.)
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command (Often used for languages or subjects, emphasizing confident control of knowledge.)
Antonyma
incompetence (Lack of ability or skill, the opposite of high-level mastery.)
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inexperience (Lack of practice or familiarity, contrasting with deep, practiced mastery.)
Kolokace
mastery of a skill
|achieve mastery
|demonstrate mastery
|technical mastery
|language mastery
|complete mastery
Témata
education
|work
|arts
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Her mastery of the piano impressed even the professional musicians.
- The course is designed to help students develop mastery of basic programming concepts.
- His artistic mastery can be seen in the way he uses light and shadow.
- Fluent writing requires mastery of grammar, vocabulary, and structure.
- The chef's mastery of spices gave the dish a complex, balanced flavor.
Učební příklady
- She showed real mastery of English in her presentation.
- After many years of practice, he reached mastery of the guitar.
- The test checks your mastery of basic math.
- We were amazed by his mastery of computer skills.
- Reading a lot helped her gain mastery of new words.
Podstatné jméno
C1
state
2
complete control or dominance
Full control or power over something or someone.
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s mastery over [someone/something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes overuse this sense when they only mean "skill." For example, *"his mastery over English"* is possible but often sounds more like power; in everyday English, *"his mastery of English"* is more idiomatic for skill. Use *"over"* more when you mean control or power, and *"of"* when you mean skill or knowledge.
Synonyma
control (General word for power to direct or influence something.)
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domination (Stresses heavy, often unfair power over others.)
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supremacy (Emphasizes being the strongest or most powerful among all competitors.)
Antonyma
subordination (Being in a lower or controlled position, the opposite of having mastery over others.)
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submission (Accepting the control of someone else instead of having mastery yourself.)
Kolokace
mastery over others
|maintain mastery
|lose mastery
|political mastery
|economic mastery
|military mastery
Témata
power
|politics
|business
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The company quickly gained mastery over the local market.
- For decades, the party held political mastery through strict control of the media.
- The general sought complete mastery of the region before entering peace talks.
- Technological innovation gave them mastery over their competitors.
- The new software aims to give users greater mastery over their personal data.
Učební příklady
- The leader tried to keep his mastery over the whole country.
- Big companies often fight for mastery of the market.
- The team lost mastery of the game after the second goal.
- One country had military mastery in the area.
- New rules reduced the bank's mastery over customer money.
Podstatné jméno
C1
state
3
complete control of oneself
Strong control over your own feelings and actions, even when it is hard.
Vzorec užití:
[someone]'s mastery of [their emotions / themselves]
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize this meaning is more abstract and often used in formal, psychological, or self-help contexts. In everyday speech, *"self-control"* is usually a more natural choice than *"mastery"* when talking about normal situations.
Synonyma
self-control (Very close in meaning; the most common everyday alternative.)
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self-discipline (Highlights controlling actions and habits over time, not just momentary emotions.)
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self-mastery (Fixed compound using the same root, often used in psychological or spiritual contexts.)
Antonyma
impulsiveness (Acting quickly without thinking, showing lack of mastery over oneself.)
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loss of control (General phrase for when someone cannot manage their feelings or actions.)
Kolokace
self-mastery
|emotional mastery
|mastery of one's emotions
|achieve self-mastery
|inner mastery
Témata
psychology
|personal_development
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- In high-pressure negotiations, emotional mastery is just as important as technical knowledge.
- Through meditation, she developed greater mastery of her reactions to stress.
- His calm response in the crisis showed remarkable self-mastery.
- Athletes at the top level need mental mastery as well as physical strength.
- The program focuses on helping teenagers build mastery over their impulses.
Učební příklady
- He showed mastery of his anger and did not shout.
- Good leaders often have strong self-mastery.
- Meditation can help you gain mastery of your mind.
- With practice, she found mastery over her fear of flying.
- Mastery of emotions is hard but important.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
mastery
IPA
GB/mˈæstɚi/
US/mˈæstɚi/
Slabiky a přízvuk
mas - tery (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (mas)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: mastery
- Plural: mastery
Příbuzná slova
Core family
Related words
masterpiece
noun B2
masterclass
noun
Výrazy
achieve mastery
1/ət͡ʃˈiv mˈæstɚi/
fixed phrase
reach very high skill level
To reach a very high level of skill or knowledge after effort and practice.
Příklady
- It can take years of daily practice to achieve mastery in classical music.
- Few people ever achieve mastery of such a complex game.
complete mastery of
1/kəmplˈit mˈæstɚi əv/
fixed phrase
total, perfect skill or control
Having full and perfect skill or control in something.
Příklady
- The pianist showed complete mastery of rhythm and timing.
- No one has complete mastery of this problem yet.
demonstrate mastery of
1/dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt mˈæstɚi əv/
fixed phrase
formal
show very high level of skill
To clearly show that you have very strong skill or knowledge in a subject or activity.
Příklady
- Candidates must demonstrate mastery of written and spoken English.
- The exam is designed to let students demonstrate mastery of key concepts.
gain mastery over
1/ɡˈeɪn mˈæstɚi ˈoʊvɚ/
fixed phrase
gradually get control or skill
To slowly get full control of or very strong skill in something.
Příklady
- Over time, he gained mastery over his fear of public speaking.
- The team is trying to gain mastery over the new software tools.
have a mastery of
1/hˈæv ə mˈæstɚi əv/
fixed phrase
possess very high skill in
To have very strong skill or knowledge in a subject or activity.
Příklady
- She has a mastery of three foreign languages.
- The applicants must have a mastery of basic accounting principles.
maintain mastery over
1/meɪntˈeɪn mˈæstɚi ˈoʊvɚ/
fixed phrase
continue to keep full control
To keep full control over something or someone.
Příklady
- The government struggled to maintain mastery over the region.
- To maintain mastery over the project, she checked every detail herself.
mastery learning
1/mˈæstɚi lˈɚnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
teaching method requiring high mastery
A way of teaching where students must show very strong understanding before they can study the next part.
Příklady
- The school adopted mastery learning to make sure no student fell behind.
- In mastery learning, tests are used to check that each student has mastered the material.
mastery of the basics
1/mˈæstɚi əv ðə bˈeɪsɪks/
fixed phrase
strong skill in fundamentals
Very good skill and understanding in the simple, first parts of a subject.
Příklady
- Before you try advanced moves, you need mastery of the basics.
- Mastery of the basics makes later learning much easier.
self-mastery
1/sˈɛlf mˈæstɚi/
fixed phrase
complete control of oneself
Strong control over your own mind, feelings, and behavior.
Příklady
- Many spiritual traditions teach that self-mastery is the key to happiness.
- Through years of training, the monk developed remarkable self-mastery.